Ingredients
For the Pretzel Dough
All-purpose flour 🍞: 2 1/2 cups
Warm water 💧: 3/4 cup
Sugar 🍬: 1 tbsp
Instant yeast 🌾: 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet)
Salt 🧂: 1/2 tsp
Butter 🧈: 2 tbsp, melted
For the Filling
Mozzarella cheese 🧀: 1 cup, shredded
Cheddar cheese 🧀: 1/2 cup, shredded
Cream cheese 🧀: 4 oz, softened
For the Pretzel Bath
Baking soda 🥄: 1/3 cup
Boiling water 💧: 4 cups
For the Garlic Butter
Butter 🧈: 3 tbsp, melted
Garlic powder 🧄: 1 tsp
Chopped parsley 🌿: 1 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water 💧, sugar 🍬, and yeast 🌾. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add melted butter 🧈, salt 🧂, and flour 🍞. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, mix mozzarella 🧀, cheddar 🧀, and cream cheese 🧀 until combined.
3️⃣ Shape the Pretzel Bites
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll into balls. Flatten each ball and add a teaspoon of the cheese mixture to the center.
Fold the dough over the filling and seal tightly, forming a ball.
4️⃣ Boil the Pretzels
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and stir in baking soda 🥄.
Drop each dough ball into the water bath for 20-30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake the pretzel bites for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
6️⃣ Brush with Garlic Butter
Mix melted butter 🧈 with garlic powder 🧄 and parsley 🌿. Brush the hot pretzel bites generously.
7️⃣ Serve
Serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch, or extra cheese sauce for dipping.
Pro Tip:
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 🌶️ to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
